The facility has been hugely successful since it opened in 2004. In excess of 100 papers published as a result of work carried out in the lab. It is hoped that the improvements will help to ensure the competitive edge and continued growth of the ORC research output for the next 5 years.

Applications are now being taken for the next 3 months, if you would like to use the facility please contact the new FAST lab manager Dmytro Kundys email: dmk@orc.soton.ac.uk or phone: 023 8059 4531 or contact Dr Bill Brocklesby email: wsb@orc.soton.ac.uk or phone: 023 8059 2042